Nell Kuhnmuench weaves a remarkable story about how Marge Malarney ascended the often-unsteady Michigan Capitol ladder to become a legendary and highly regarded lobbyist for the city of Detroit for over 20 years. Intelligence, knowledge of the process, and flat-out hard work were all at play. This was at a time when women had to double prove they could do the job.
When he was the Republican leader of the Michigan House Representatives, Paul Hillegonds wrote a moving tribute in honor of his recently deceased friend and colleague, former state Rep. Jim Dressel (R-Holland). He shows how true leaders never quit learning and growing.
Former Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas M. Kavanagh, a giant in state politics, was my first employer in my political career. It would be hard to imagine a finer mentor and person to set you off on your new career path.
